Private foundation · Bristol
Frizzell Foundation
In 2024 it gave 17 grants worth $48,350 to Tennessee groups, 12 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $250 to $750.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $48,350 · 12 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 to $750 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $300, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Hamilton County, Washington County, Sevier County, Carroll County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 12% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 17.
- Total giving that year
- $70,250
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70K | $48K | 17 |
| 2023 | $66K | $47K | 14 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Ben M Frizzell JrPres, director
- Ben M Frizzell IIIVp, director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 13 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sullivan County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $25K |
| First Presbyterian Church | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $17K |
| United Way | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Educational Communication Corp | Blountville, Sullivan County | General operations | $750 |
| Haven of Rest Rescue Mission | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $500 |
| Sharing Christ Worship Center | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $500 |
| Bristol Community Prayer Breakfast | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $500 |
| Tri-State Baptist Childrens Home | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $300 |
| Believe in Bristol | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $250 |
| Paramount Center for the Arts | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $250 |
| Tri-Cities Christian Schools Inc. | Blountville, Sullivan County | General operations | $250 |
| Birth Place of Country Music | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $200 |
| John Ankerberg Show | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operations | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Mckenzie, Carroll County | General operations | $250 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, Washington County | General operations | $200 |
| New Hope Church of God | Kodak, Sevier County | General operations | $200 |
| Silverdale Baptist Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operations | $200 |